Lot 427
  • 427

Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
  • Generals on Horseback
  • signed EMeissonier and dated 1875 lower right
  • oil on panel
  • 5 3/8 by 4 1/4 in.
  • 13.7 by 10.8 cm

Provenance

William Waldorf Astor, New York

Literature

Edward Strahan, ed. The Art Treasures of America, vol. III, Philadelphia, 1879-80, cat no. 12, illustrated p. 10 

Condition

The panel is in generally good condition. The picture surface has a somewhat dirty varnish and some very minor abrasions along the extreme edges but is in good condition. Under UV: no apparent signs of inpainting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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